Destinations
ACV Expands European Travel Options
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has unveiled several new itineraries set to be featured in its Europe brochure which will be launched this spring. Last week the tour operator announced new Island Hopping itineraries in Greece. This week, the focus is on Ireland, Portugal and Spain. The newly expanded collection of these three destinations offers travellers a variety of options through Urban Getaways+, Fly & Rail Vacations, Fly & Drive Vacations and Guided Tours. Urban Getaways+ highlights Spain and Portugal’s most vibrant cities, including Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon and...
Transat Sets Up Base in Cabos
Transat invites agents and travellers looking for a change of scenery, adventure and authentic experiences to discover Los Cabos, a Mexican resort town in southern Baja California, by watching the latest four episodes of its web series, Travel Basecamp. “Travel Basecamp inspires us to travel differently by taking the road less travelled and getting to know different destinations through their local cultures and customs,” says Geneviève LeBrun, vice-president of marketing at Transat Tours Canada. “This series encourages travellers to treat their resorts as base camps and enjoy...
Tools For The Trade
The San Francisco Travel Association has unveiled the 2017 edition of its new Travel Planner's Guide. It's available free of charge for travel agents, tour operators and other travel professionals. This reference guide can be ordered online by going to http://www.sftravel.com and clicking on Promotional Materials; by e-mail to http://[email protected]; or by calling 415-227-2607. For a digital edition, click here. The 2017 edition of the San Francisco Travel Planner's Guide has been completely redesigned and updated, the 104-page guide offers listings for more than 1,100...
Dominican Woos Montreal Canadiens Fans
The Dominican Republic, Montreal Canadiens and Air Canada Vacations (ACV) along with the Grand Bahia Principe have teamed up to give hockey fans a chance to win a one-week, all-inclusive trip for two to Punta Cana with a prize draw during tonight's (Feb. 28) Canadiens game at the Bell Centre. During the first period of the game, contest organizers will select a random seat number in the Bell Centre. If the person sitting in the selected seat is an adult, they will join four other finalists (who were selected randomly as part of an online contest on the Canadiens' website) and be...
Business Is Booming In Nevada
A newly released report by the Nevada Division of Tourism (TravelNevada) shows increased revenue and employment powered by the travel sector in 2016. Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison, chair of the Nevada Commission on Tourism, observed: “Historically, tourism has been the major engine of Nevada's economy. [This] preliminary report underscores the fundamental role that tourism plays in Nevada and serves as a testament to the industry's strength and longevity.” Hutchison continued: “Accounting for almost a third of the state's General Fund revenues, as [the] preliminary report...
A New Look For Outer Shores
Outer Shores Expeditions marked its fifth anniversary in 2017 with the unveiling of a new logo and website celebrating the shared beauty and spirit of British Columbia's wild Pacific Coast and the company's classic wooden schooner Passing Cloud. The newly unveiled logo and website were conceptualized and designed by Owen Perry, a British Columbia-based interactive designer. Much the same way the 70-foot wooden schooner Passing Cloud is at the core of every Outer Shores Expeditions sailing, the new logo design focused on the iconic ship. The new logo embodies Passing Cloud's unique...
Always Something Surprising
The Canadian director for India Tourism says a visit to his homeland will never be mundane. Anil Oraw told a Feb. 23 Toronto gathering that, “there's something surprising always” in his homeland, with the country's disparate jurisdictions including the southern state of Kerala, a particularly green place that Oraw labeled “God's own country.” Those visiting the northeastern city of Darjeeling can in turn see the lofty Himalayas, with one Darjeeling vantage point providing views of Mount Everest on a clear day. Oraw added that “India is called the Land of the Tiger,”...
Starwood Making Dreams Come True
It's no surprise that Hawaii is one of the leading wedding destinations – beautiful beaches, wonderful sunsets and it's a safe place for a romantic escape. As a result, thousands of couples choose to get married in the Hawaiian Islands annually – and that's a trend that's expected to grow. According to Mark Young, senior manager of meetings and events at The St. Regis Princeville Resort, couples see a destination wedding as an opportunity to maximize their wedding experience by combining the ceremony with a vacation, a honeymoon or a family reunion. Recognizing this trend,...